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Friday, October 17, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Montgomery Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Marion Harrison upon arrival in Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, October 20, 2008. Harrison is a volunteer with the Alexandria VA Medical Center. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Harrison, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Marion Harrison upon arrival in Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, October 20, 2008. Harrison is a volunteer with the Alexandria VA Medical Center. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Harrison, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Grand Rapids Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Cindy Leep upon arrival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Leep is a volunteer with Uganda Amaranth Project for Partners Worldwide. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Leep, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Cindy Leep upon arrival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Leep is a volunteer with Uganda Amaranth Project for Partners Worldwide. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Leep, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Charleston Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Eileen Hadbavny upon arrival in Charleston, South Carolina, on Friday, October 10, 2008. Hadbavny is a volunteer with the Carolina Lowcountry Chapter of the American Red Cross. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Hadbavny, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Eileen Hadbavny upon arrival in Charleston, South Carolina, on Friday, October 10, 2008. Hadbavny is a volunteer with the Carolina Lowcountry Chapter of the American Red Cross. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Hadbavny, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Miami Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Teodoro E. Rodriguez upon arrival in Miami, Florida, on Friday, October 10, 2008. Rodriguez is a volunteer with the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Rodriguez, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Teodoro E. Rodriguez upon arrival in Miami, Florida, on Friday, October 10, 2008. Rodriguez is a volunteer with the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Rodriguez, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Friday, October 03, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Cincinnati Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Nancy Arnold upon arrival in Erlanger, Kentucky on Monday, October 6, 2008. Arnold is a volunteer with The Thank You Foundation, the Cincinnati Military Support Group and the Cincinnati Area Chapter of American Red Cross. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Arnold, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Nancy Arnold upon arrival in Erlanger, Kentucky on Monday, October 6, 2008. Arnold is a volunteer with The Thank You Foundation, the Cincinnati Military Support Group and the Cincinnati Area Chapter of American Red Cross. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Arnold, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Friday, October 03, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes San Antonio Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Sonya McDonald upon arrival in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, October 6, 2008. McDonald is a volunteer with Fisher House and Returning Heroes Home. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like McDonald, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Sonya McDonald upon arrival in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, October 6, 2008. McDonald is a volunteer with Fisher House and Returning Heroes Home. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like McDonald, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Thursday, October 02, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Midland Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Linda Fox upon arrival in Midland, Texas, on Saturday, October 4, 2008. Fox is a volunteer with the Recording Library of West Texas. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Fox since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Linda Fox upon arrival in Midland, Texas, on Saturday, October 4, 2008. Fox is a volunteer with the Recording Library of West Texas. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Fox since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Thursday, October 02, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes St. Louis Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Eric Greitens upon arrival in St. Louis, Missouri, on Friday, October 3, 2008. Greitens, a lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve and a senior fellow at the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs, is the founder of the Center for Citizen Leadership. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Greitens, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Eric Greitens upon arrival in St. Louis, Missouri, on Friday, October 3, 2008. Greitens, a lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve and a senior fellow at the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs, is the founder of the Center for Citizen Leadership. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Greitens, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Friday, September 19, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Paramus Youth for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Joey Rizzolo Jr., upon arrival at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City on Monday, September 22, 2008. Rizzolo, 13 of Paramus, New Jersey, is the organizer of the Paramus Freedom Walk and a volunteer with Operation Goody Bag. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Rizzolo, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Joey Rizzolo Jr., upon arrival at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City on Monday, September 22, 2008. Rizzolo, 13 of Paramus, New Jersey, is the organizer of the Paramus Freedom Walk and a volunteer with Operation Goody Bag. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Rizzolo, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Thursday, September 18, 2008

 Vice President Cheney Recognizes Huntsville Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
Vice President Dick Cheney presented the President's Volunteer Service Award, on behalf of President George W. Bush, to David Knies in Huntsville, Alabama, on Thursday, September 18, 2008. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Knies, since March 2002. Knies has been a volunteer for eight years with Mercy Flight Southeast.

CAPTION: Vice President Dick Cheney presented the President's Volunteer Service Award, on behalf of President George W. Bush, to David Knies in Huntsville, Alabama, on Thursday, September 18, 2008. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Knies, since March 2002. Knies has been a volunteer for eight years with Mercy Flight Southeast.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by David Bohrer

Thursday, September 18, 2008

 Vice President Cheney Recognizes Palm Beach Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
Vice President Dick Cheney presented the President's Volunteer Service Award, on behalf of President George W. Bush, to Jordan Morrow in Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday, September 18, 2008. Morrow has been a volunteer for 10 years with the Palm Beach County 4-H Youth Development Program, a national educational program for youth.

CAPTION: Vice President Dick Cheney presented the President's Volunteer Service Award, on behalf of President George W. Bush, to Jordan Morrow in Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday, September 18, 2008. Morrow has been a volunteer for 10 years with the Palm Beach County 4-H Youth Development Program, a national educational program for youth.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by David Bohrer

Monday, September 15, 2008

 First Lady Laura Bush Recognizes Fort Worth Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
First Lady Laura Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award, on behalf of President George W. Bush, to Denis Cranford upon her arrival in Fort Worth, Texas, on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Cranford is a volunteer with Camp Fire USA First Texas Council. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Cranford, since March 2002.

CAPTION: First Lady Laura Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award, on behalf of President George W. Bush, to Denis Cranford upon her arrival in Fort Worth, Texas, on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Cranford is a volunteer with Camp Fire USA First Texas Council. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Cranford, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Monday, September 15, 2008

 First Lady Laura Bush Recognizes Topeka Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
First Lady Laura Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award, on behalf of President George W. Bush, to Kathy Dechand when Mrs. Bush arrived in Topeka, Kansas, on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Dechand is a volunteer with Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas & Northwest Missouri. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors local volunteers when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Dechand, since March 2002.

CAPTION: First Lady Laura Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award, on behalf of President George W. Bush, to Kathy Dechand when Mrs. Bush arrived in Topeka, Kansas, on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Dechand is a volunteer with Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas & Northwest Missouri. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors local volunteers when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Dechand, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Thursday, September 11, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Tulsa Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Dan Rooney upon arrival at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, on Friday, September 12, 2008. Rooney, a major in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, is the founder of The Folds of Honor Foundation. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors local volunteers when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Rooney, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Dan Rooney upon arrival at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, on Friday, September 12, 2008. Rooney, a major in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, is the founder of The Folds of Honor Foundation. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors local volunteers when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Rooney, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Edmond Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Karen Stark upon arrival at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, on Friday, September 12, 2008. Stark is the founder of The Hugs Project. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Stark, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Karen Stark upon arrival at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, on Friday, September 12, 2008. Stark is the founder of The Hugs Project. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Stark, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Retired Pastor for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Dr. Kent Bull upon arrival in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Bull has been a volunteer with Trinity Christian Community and Grove Community Church. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Bull, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Dr. Kent Bull upon arrival in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Bull has been a volunteer with Trinity Christian Community and Grove Community Church. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Bull, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Monday, August 18, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Apopka Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Keela Carr upon arrival in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Carr recently completed a cross-country walk to demonstrate support of all Soldiers and Veterans, and is a Volunteer Ambassador with Freedom Team Salute. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Carr, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Keela Carr upon arrival in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Carr recently completed a cross-country walk to demonstrate support of all Soldiers and Veterans, and is a Volunteer Ambassador with Freedom Team Salute. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Carr, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Sunday, August 03, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Fairbanks Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Caroline Wolf upon arrival at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Monday, August 4, 2008. Wolf is an AmeriCorps member serving at the Literacy Council of Alaska, and also volunteers with Alaska Health Fair Incorporated. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Wolf, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Caroline Wolf upon arrival at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Monday, August 4, 2008. Wolf is an AmeriCorps member serving at the Literacy Council of Alaska, and also volunteers with Alaska Health Fair Incorporated. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Wolf, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Eric Draper

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Lewisburg Man for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Jackie Goodall upon arrival in Lewisburg, West Virginia, on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Goodall is a volunteer with the Shepherd's Center of Greenbrier Valley. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Goodall, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Jackie Goodall upon arrival in Lewisburg, West Virginia, on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Goodall is a volunteer with the Shepherd's Center of Greenbrier Valley. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Goodall, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Friday, July 25, 2008

 President Bush Recognizes Chagrin Falls Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service
President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Linda Campbell upon arrival in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Campbell is a volunteer with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Northeast Ohio Affiliate, the Junior League of Cleveland, and the American Cancer Society. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Campbell, since March 2002.

CAPTION: President George W. Bush presented the President's Volunteer Service Award to Linda Campbell upon arrival in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Campbell is a volunteer with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Northeast Ohio Affiliate, the Junior League of Cleveland, and the American Cancer Society. To thank them for making a difference in the lives of others, President Bush honors a local volunteer when he travels throughout the United States. He has met with more than 650 volunteers, like Campbell, since March 2002.

PHOTO CREDIT: White House photo by Chris Greenberg
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